Which excerpt from “the gift of the magi” presents the reader with the initial conflict of the story? there was clearly nothing to do but flop down on the shabby little couch and howl. tomorrow would be christmas day, and she had only $1.87 with which to buy jim a present. she had a habit for saying little silent prayer about the simplest everyday things, and now she whispered: " god, make him think i am still pretty." twenty dollars a week doesn't go far.

In the story "seventh grade," how do victor's hopes and expectations about teresa at the beginning of the school day compare with his hopes and expectations about teresa at the end of the school day? his hopes and expectations are exactly the same at the end of the day. his hopes and expectations are completely different at the end of the day. his hopes and expectations are strengthened by the end of the day. his hopes and expectations are weakened by the end of the day.

Recommend four ways in which a person should approach conflict resolution in order to sustain healthy relationships

Select the quote that best shows character. “why should he disturb my peace? ” “excuse me, sir, i am not accustomed to listen to such expressions or to such a tone of voice. i want to hear no more.” “the dear lady may well have taken me for a brigand.” “then you won’t pay me now? eh? ”